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1 Celebrate His first coming - Immanuel
Prepare for His second coming

2 What is God saying to (i) us (ii) our community
this Christmas?

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4 LOVE WRONG HELP - PUT RIGHT DECISION
God made us to know Him, loves us, cares deeply Faithful despite our rejection, love for other things WRONG Sin, Selfishness, Separates - Justice, Consequences Guilt, Shame Need Reconciliation HELP - PUT RIGHT Jesus on the Cross - amazing EXCHANGE! He takes our punisment - gives US his RiGHTNESS Legal pardon - free to live NEW LIFE DECISION Our CHOICE - who is to be in charge? Responsible for our decision Eternal consequences

5 Definitively Decisively (once for ALL) Hebrews 1v1-3 (See big picture)

6 God loves to communicate with people
God loves to build relationships From Adam - up to now - and forever How does God speak? Through : His works - Psalm 19v1, Romans 1v20 People (prophets, apostles, you and me) Signs and wonders, angels, dreams, Salvation The Bible - inspired WORD eg friend Ranjit Holy Spirit - my testimony

7 2 phases mentionned: (i) before Advent - variety of times, places, ways periodic, partial (ii) after Advent - through His Son complete, decisive no other phase necessary Jesus - not just a man or prophet heir, creator, same Glory, exact image, sustainer, redeemer (see John1, Colossians1) HE CAN MAKE GOOD ON ALL HIS PROMISES nb Ministry of The Holy Spirit always focuses our attention and affection on JESUS His work and gifts all do that - John 16v7-15

8 Summary: SEE BIG PICTURE - Delight in JESUS:
At this busy time of year what is your focus? SEE BIG PICTURE - Delight in JESUS: His presence with you at all times WORK ON COMMUNICATION Listen as well as speak to Him DRAW ON THE PROMISE OF HIS POWER Expect him to work blessing through you The question isn't: Does God still speak? but: Are you listening?


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